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Pizza Hut to Close 250 U.S. Outlets Amid Parent Company’s Strategic Review

Yum Brands evaluates future of Pizza Hut as U.S. same-store sales decline and international markets show modest growth

Pizza Hut is set to shut down 250 locations across the United States in the first half of this year as its owner, Yum Brands, assesses options includi...

Impasse Over Homeland Security Funding Raises Shutdown Risks

Democrats’ Demands for ICE Reforms Clash with Republican Resistance, Complicating DHS Budget Talks

The looming expiration of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has intensified partisan disagreements, with Democrats insisting on st...

Prominent Artists and Landmark Performances Highlight Carnegie Hall's 2026-27 Season

Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck to Unite for Appalachian Folk Program as Venue Launches Complete Wagner Ring Cycle

Carnegie Hall's 2026-27 lineup promises a series of significant performances, including a joint Appalachian folk music concert by Renée Fleming and B...

Hims & Hers Introduces Lower-Cost Oral Alternative to Wegovy Amid Legal Threats from Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk Prepares Legal Action Against Hims & Hers for Unapproved Semaglutide Product

Hims & Hers has announced a new, less expensive pill version of the weight-loss drug semaglutide, marketed as a competitor to Novo Nordisk's Wegovy. D...

Treasury Secretary Defers to President on Potential Lawsuit Against Fed Chair Nominee

Scott Bessent says decision on legal actions targeting Kevin Warsh rests with President Trump amid Senate scrutiny

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that whether President Trump would pursue legal action against Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh if he fails to...

Basic Services Resume in Northeast Syrian Camp Housing Families Linked to ISIS

Following Government Takeover, Humanitarian Efforts Aim to Stabilize Living Conditions in al-Hol Camp

In northeastern Syria's al-Hol camp, home to thousands of women and children associated with ISIS, essential services are gradually being restored aft...

Chairman of Leading Law Firm Steps Down Amid Epstein Email Revelations

Brad Karp resigns as chairman of Paul, Weiss following disclosures of correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein

Brad Karp, chairman of the prestigious law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Garrison & Wharton, has resigned from his leadership position after emails revea...

Launch of TrumpRx Website Aims to Facilitate Access to Lower-Priced Prescription Drugs

New government site to guide consumers to pharmaceutical companies offering discounted medications amid rising health and living costs

The Trump administration announced the upcoming launch of TrumpRx, a government-hosted platform intended to help consumers access prescription medicat...

Bitcoin Dips Below Pre-2024 Election Value Amid Regulatory Concerns and Market Sell-Off

Digital asset slides 11% as regulatory uncertainties and speculative asset sell-off weigh on market

Bitcoin's price has dropped sharply, falling 11% to around $67,000 and erasing gains made since the 2024 presidential election. The cryptocurrency has...

Matthew Stafford Narrowly Clinches AP NFL MVP; Anticipates Another Season with Rams

In a tightly contested vote, Stafford edges out Drake Maye for NFL's Most Valuable Player as Myles Garrett secures Defensive Player of the Year honors

Matthew Stafford earned the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award by a slim margin, narrowly surpassing Drake Maye in the vote. As Stafford confirms his r...

Panama Affirms Sovereignty Amid Legal Dispute Over Canal Port Concession

President Mulino assures firm stance against external pressure as arbitration begins with Hong Kong firm

Panamanian authorities reaffirm national dignity and sovereignty following a Supreme Court decision that declared unconstitutional a port concession h...

US Job Vacancies Drop to 5-Year Low Amid Weak Hiring Signals

December job openings decline, highlighting ongoing challenges in the US labor market despite strong economic growth

The US labor market shows signs of stagnation as job vacancies fall to their lowest point in over five years, with December figures revealing 6.5 mill...